Quality Manager in OX1

Energy Jobline ZR; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Quality Manager for a 1-year fixed-term contract in Oxfordshire. The role involves overseeing the Quality Management System, conducting audits, and ensuring food safety compliance in a high-risk manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science or Technology, HACCP qualifications, and experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-risk food manufacturing, preferably seafood.
• Familiarity with food safety legislation and BRC standards.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement through a robust Quality Management System.
• Support and prepare for customer and regulatory audits.
• Manage non-conformance investigations and complaints.

Skills

Food Science or Technology background

Knowledge of BRC and food safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Food Science or Technology degree

HACCP Level 3 or above

Tools

Assure

Nutritics

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking for your next challenge? We’re hiring a Quality Manager on a 1‑year fixed‑term contract, based in Oxfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑risk food manufacturing environment where you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving site standards, overseeing the QMS, and leading on‑site audits and compliance initiatives.

This role will suit a technically strong, hands‑on individual with a Food Science or Food Technology background, a solid understanding of BRC, food safety legislation, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with customers, production, and technical teams to uphold best‑in‑class food safety, hygiene, and product quality standards across the board.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Driving continuous improvement and compliance through a robust Quality Management System (QMS)
• Supporting and preparing for customer, regulatory, and 3rd party audits, including BRC, MSC, and ASC
• Managing all aspects of non‑conformance investigations, complaints, raw material intake checks, traceability, labelling, and environmental monitoring
• Reviewing and maintaining QMS documentation, artwork and labelling approval, product specs, and managing internal and external sample testing
• Promoting a strong food safety culture, managing product traceability and recall procedures, and supporting food safety training programmes
• Leading and developing internal audit programmes, overseeing the Quality Controller, and maintaining strong communication with customers, suppliers, and production
• Conducting specification reviews, product quality assessments, and managing data via Assure and Nutritics systems
• Analysing KPI and quality performance data to drive improvement initiatives
• Leading allergen management and supporting NPD and technical project delivery
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements, including appropriate PPE usage and best practice behaviour

What’s required?

• A Food Science or Technology degree (or equivalent)
• Ideally HACCP Level 3 or above, with Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification
• Experience in high‑risk food manufacturing, preferably with knowledge of seafood and its safety requirements
• Familiarity with food safety legislation, BRC standards, and QMS systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills
• High attention to detail, tenacity, and a drive to see tasks through to completion
• Previous experience with specification and artwork review, and use of recipe management systems (e.g., Assure, Nutritics)
• A full, clean driver’s licence

What’s in it for you?

A key role in a respected, high‑care manufacturing environment where you can bring real impact to food safety, quality, and compliance systems. A great fit for someone looking to build on technical leadership experience in a values‑led, customer‑focused business.

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Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.